Pakistan LNG demand may rise in FY 2025-26 on economic growth prospects. ▪️Improved macroeconomic stability supports LNG demand.▪️Total gas demand projected at 3,500-4,000 MMcf/d in FY 2025-26.▪️Govt to prioritize gas allocation to power generation.

Asian summer #LNG demand to pick up as #heatwaves sweep #NortheastAsia.⚡Record temperatures in #Japan, South Korea, #China.⚡Tokyo's September baseload spark spread rises threefold.⚡Physical, financial LNG markets shift into backwardation.🔗

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INTERVIEW: ENEOS Holdings explores oil, LNG assets as it scales back hydrogen plans. ▪️Having oil storage will help enhance trading abroad.▪️Considering FID for Papua LNG project.▪️Mulling 90,000 mt/year Sarawak CO2-free hydrogen supply.

FEATURE: Gas storage fill rate, #LNG imports key metrics for Europe in Q3. ▪️Gas demand set to remain subdued in July-Sep period.▪️Summer heat drives power demand, could impact supply. Full story here🔗

FEATURE: Gas storage fill rate, #LNG imports key metrics for Europe in Q3. ▪️Gas demand set to remain subdued in July-Sep period.▪️Summer heat drives power demand, could impact supply. Full story here🔗

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LNG vessel calls at Russia's Arctic LNG 2, points to export restart. ▪️Sanctioned LNG tanker arrived at Arctic LNG 2 June 26: data.▪️Loadings were halted in Oct amid difficulty finding buyers.▪️Northern Sea Route now open for eastern LNG shipments.

Israel starts export of 'surplus' gas to both Egypt, Jordan: ministry. ▪️Gas not needed in Israel's power sector can be exported.▪️Exports were halted on June 13 after Leviathan, Karish shut-ins.▪️Israel exported 13.2 Bcm of gas to Egypt, Jordan in 2024.

Minister says 'very positive' about resuming #MozambiqueLNG project this summer. ▪️Security 'improved considerably and continues to improve'.▪️'Financial closure' for Coral North FLNG expected next year. 🖥️Full story:

ENERGY #ASIA: #ASEAN may become net #LNG importer by early-2030s -- #ConocoPhillips CEO. ▪️ConocoPhillips investing ‘more heavily’ into gas segment.▪️Infrastructure bottlenecks to transport US gas. #ONGT

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Cheniere looks to sell more LNG into Japan after maiden long-term supply deal. ▪️'Nice tailwind for #LNG' in Japan's power demand outlook.▪️Expecting FID for Corpus Christi expansion in coming months.▪️Expects Sabine Pass expansion to move forward quickly.

Strait of Hormuz contingency to have 'significant impact' on LNG market: JERA global CEO 🔹Spot LNG prices up amid rising Mideast tensions.🔹JERA procures 'little over 10%' of LNG via Strait of Hormuz.🔹Working on diversifying investments, LNG procurement

ENERGY #ASIA: #Malaysia prepares for #LNG imports as demand outpaces domestic supply -- #Petronas CEO. ➡️Electricity demand support gas consumption.➡️Working toward Malaysia’s third regasification terminal.➡️LNG import dependence in 4-5 years. Full story:

Egypt ramps up LNG imports amid domestic gas shortage, summer demand. ▪️Egypt procures 150 #LNG cargoes through summer 2026.▪️Cargoes priced around TTF plus 70 cents-$1/MMBtu.▪️Egypt transitions to mid-term bilateral deals for LNG. #ONGT

ENERGY ASIA: MOL might consider ways to 'mitigate' Persian Gulf #shipping risk: CEO. ▪️To mull options when vessels, seafarers are under real risk.▪️'Continuing normal service, but very carefully'.▪️No Israel-linked ships operating in Persian Gulf. #ONGT

Asian LNG markets assess supply risks amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict. ▪️Platts JKM soars to highest level in 11 weeks.▪️Shipping companies on alert, pause spot chartering offers.▪️Strait of Hormuz closure unlikely for now. #ONGT #gas #LNG

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#Israel-Iran tension raises fears of #Hormuz closure, LNG supply disruption for China. ▪️Over 25% of China's LNG imports in 2024 came from Qatar, the UAE.▪️China holds 15 LNG supply contracts with Qatar, the UAE. 🖥️Full story: